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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 132.98 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 132.98 and 92.36 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 132.98 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/132.98 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 132.98 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 12,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282.03/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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