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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 132.53 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 132.53 and 92.58 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 132.53 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/132.53 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 132.53 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 12,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269.16/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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