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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 132.89 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 132.89 and 86.11 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 132.89 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/132.89 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 132.89 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 11,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443.63/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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