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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 132.15 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 132.15 and 91.13 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 132.15 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/132.15 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 132.15 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 12,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042.17/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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