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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 132.67 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 132.67 and 85.79 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 132.67 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/132.67 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 132.67 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 11,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,381.72/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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