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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.29, 132.93 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.29, 132.93 and 65.23 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.29 : 132.93 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.29/132.93 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.29x = 132.93 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.29x = 8,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670.69/96.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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