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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 132.98 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 132.98 and 72.02 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 132.98 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/132.98 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 132.98 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 9,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.19/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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