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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.48, 132.72 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.48, 132.72 and 71.88 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.48 : 132.72 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.48/132.72 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.48x = 132.72 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.48x = 9,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539.91/96.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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