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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.32, 132.86 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.32, 132.86 and 74.19 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.32 : 132.86 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.32/132.86 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.32x = 132.86 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.32x = 9,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856.51/96.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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