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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 132.48 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 132.48 and 88.86 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 132.48 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/132.48 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 132.48 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 11,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,772.17/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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