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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.33, 132.47 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.33, 132.47 and 93.45 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.33 : 132.47 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.33/132.47 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.33x = 132.47 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.33x = 12,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,378.85/96.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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