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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 132.96 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 132.96 and 85.58 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 132.96 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/132.96 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 132.96 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 11,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,378.72/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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