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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 133.65 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 133.65 and 95.44 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 133.65 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/133.65 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 133.65 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 12,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755.56/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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