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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.40, 132.93 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.40, 132.93 and 94.17 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.40 : 132.93 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.40/132.93 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.40x = 132.93 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.40x = 12,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518.02/96.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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