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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.38, 132.87 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.38, 132.87 and 71.74 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.38 : 132.87 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.38/132.87 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.38x = 132.87 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.38x = 9,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532.09/96.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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