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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 132.66 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 132.66 and 74.07 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 132.66 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/132.66 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 132.66 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 9,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826.13/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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