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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 132.71 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 132.71 and 72.57 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 132.71 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/132.71 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 132.71 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 9,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630.76/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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