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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 132.85 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 132.85 and 94.91 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 132.85 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/132.85 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 132.85 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 12,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608.13/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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