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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 133.02 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 133.02 and 85.92 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 133.02 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/133.02 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 133.02 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 11,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429.08/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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