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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 132.94 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 132.94 and 65.25 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 132.94 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/132.94 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 132.94 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 8,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674.34/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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