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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 132.60 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 132.60 and 74.23 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 132.60 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/132.60 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 132.60 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 9,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842.90/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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