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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.31, 132.94 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.31, 132.94 and 71.70 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.31 : 132.94 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.31/132.94 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.31x = 132.94 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.31x = 9,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532.14/96.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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