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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.29, 132.83 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.29, 132.83 and 65.22 is: 89.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.29 : 132.83 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.29/132.83 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.29x = 132.83 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.29x = 8,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.17/96.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.97

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