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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.47, 132.94 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.47, 132.94 and 90.29 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.47 : 132.94 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.47/132.94 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.47x = 132.94 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.47x = 12,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002.04/96.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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