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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 132.26 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 132.26 and 90.90 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 132.26 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/132.26 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 132.26 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 12,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021.98/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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