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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 132.84 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 132.84 and 93.84 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 132.84 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/132.84 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 132.84 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 12,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465.71/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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