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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 132.50 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 132.50 and 95.92 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 132.50 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/132.50 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 132.50 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 12,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709.31/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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