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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 133.07 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 133.07 and 92.32 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 133.07 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/133.07 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 133.07 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 12,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.02/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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