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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.29, 132.83 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.29, 132.83 and 65.18 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.29 : 132.83 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.29/132.83 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.29x = 132.83 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.29x = 8,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656.87/96.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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