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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.37, 132.94 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.37, 132.94 and 65.30 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.37 : 132.94 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.37/132.94 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.37x = 132.94 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.37x = 8,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,680.98/96.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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