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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 131.61 and 93.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 131.61 and 93.91 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 131.61 = 93.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/131.61 = 93.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 131.61 × 93.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 12,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359.50/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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