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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.13, 132.60 and 77.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.13, 132.60 and 77.71 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.13 : 132.60 = 77.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.13/132.60 = 77.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.13x = 132.60 × 77.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.13x = 10,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304.35/96.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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