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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 132.48 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 132.48 and 94.15 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 132.48 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/132.48 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 132.48 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 12,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.99/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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