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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.48, 132.86 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.48, 132.86 and 94.44 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.48 : 132.86 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.48/132.86 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.48x = 132.86 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.48x = 12,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547.30/96.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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