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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 132.93 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 132.93 and 74.23 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 132.93 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/132.93 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 132.93 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 9,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.39/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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