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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 132.21 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 132.21 and 93.26 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 132.21 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/132.21 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 132.21 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 12,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.24/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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