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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.33, 132.87 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.33, 132.87 and 87.42 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.33 : 132.87 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.33/132.87 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.33x = 132.87 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.33x = 11,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,615.50/96.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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