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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 132.48 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 132.48 and 87.36 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 132.48 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/132.48 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 132.48 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 11,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573.45/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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