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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.11 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.11 and 86.36 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.11 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.11 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.11 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 11,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,494.71/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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