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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 133.11 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 133.11 and 87.22 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 133.11 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/133.11 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 133.11 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 11,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609.85/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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