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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 132.90 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 132.90 and 71.76 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 132.90 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/132.90 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 132.90 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 9,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536.90/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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