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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.80 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.80 and 95.12 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.80 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.80 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.80 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 12,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.94/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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