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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 132.56 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 132.56 and 64.94 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 132.56 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/132.56 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 132.56 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 8,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608.45/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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