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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 132.30 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 132.30 and 85.86 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 132.30 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/132.30 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 132.30 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 11,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,359.28/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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