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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 136.80 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 136.80 and 96.30 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 136.80 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/136.80 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 136.80 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 13,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,173.84/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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