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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.01, 132.54 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.01, 132.54 and 69.45 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.01 : 132.54 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.01/132.54 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.01x = 132.54 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.01x = 9,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204.90/96.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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