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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 132.86 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 132.86 and 65.26 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 132.86 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/132.86 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 132.86 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 8,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669.66/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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