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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.26, 132.82 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.26, 132.82 and 71.72 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.26 : 132.82 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.26/132.82 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.26x = 132.82 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.26x = 9,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.85/96.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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