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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 132.19 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 132.19 and 93.94 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 132.19 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/132.19 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 132.19 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 12,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.93/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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