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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 132.89 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 132.89 and 71.93 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 132.89 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/132.89 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 132.89 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 9,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557.75/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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