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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 133.11 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 133.11 and 92.61 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 133.11 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/133.11 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 133.11 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 12,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.32/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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