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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.75 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.75 and 71.76 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.75 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.75 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.75 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 9,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526.14/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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