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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 132.52 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 132.52 and 91.28 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 132.52 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/132.52 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 132.52 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 12,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.43/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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