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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 132.71 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 132.71 and 86.67 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 132.71 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/132.71 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 132.71 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 11,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,501.54/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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