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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 132.85 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 132.85 and 63.54 is: 87.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 132.85 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/132.85 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 132.85 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 8,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440.31/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.72

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