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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 132.59 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 132.59 and 71.53 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 132.59 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/132.59 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 132.59 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 9,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,484.35/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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