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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 132.86 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 132.86 and 77.92 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 132.86 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/132.86 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 132.86 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 10,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352.45/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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