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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 132.98 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 132.98 and 63.60 is: 87.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 132.98 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/132.98 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 132.98 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 8,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457.53/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.72

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