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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 132.35 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 132.35 and 93.39 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 132.35 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/132.35 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 132.35 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 12,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359.70/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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