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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 132.54 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 132.54 and 73 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 132.54 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/132.54 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 132.54 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 9,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675.42/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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