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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 132.57 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 132.57 and 86.99 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 132.57 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/132.57 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 132.57 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 11,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531.60/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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