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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.11 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.11 and 86.37 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.11 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.11 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.11 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 11,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,496.71/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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