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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 132.94 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 132.94 and 78.87 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 132.94 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/132.94 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 132.94 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 10,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,484.98/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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