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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 132.98 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 132.98 and 88.65 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 132.98 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/132.98 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 132.98 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 11,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,788.68/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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