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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 132.68 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 132.68 and 71.68 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 132.68 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/132.68 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 132.68 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 9,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510.50/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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