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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 131.72 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 131.72 and 91.60 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 131.72 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/131.72 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 131.72 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 12,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,065.55/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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