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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 132.86 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 132.86 and 85.29 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 132.86 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/132.86 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 132.86 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 11,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,331.63/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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