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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.26, 132.85 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.26, 132.85 and 90.08 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.26 : 132.85 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.26/132.85 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.26x = 132.85 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.26x = 11,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,967.13/96.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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