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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.57 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.57 and 95.04 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.57 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.57 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.57 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 12,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.45/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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