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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.16, 133.36 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.16, 133.36 and 93.20 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.16 : 133.36 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.16/133.36 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.16x = 133.36 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.16x = 12,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429.15/96.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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