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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.26, 132.03 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.26, 132.03 and 92.07 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.26 : 132.03 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.26/132.03 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.26x = 132.03 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.26x = 12,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156.00/96.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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