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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 133.12 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 133.12 and 91.52 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 133.12 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/133.12 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 133.12 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 12,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.14/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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