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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 132.48 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 132.48 and 88.44 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 132.48 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/132.48 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 132.48 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 11,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,716.53/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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