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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.07, 132.69 and 63.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.07, 132.69 and 63.47 is: 87.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.07 : 132.69 = 63.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.07/132.69 = 63.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.07x = 132.69 × 63.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.07x = 8,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420.85/96.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.65

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