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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.05, 132.53 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.05, 132.53 and 93.02 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.05 : 132.53 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.05/132.53 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.05x = 132.53 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.05x = 12,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.51/96.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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