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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.56, 132.92 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.56, 132.92 and 96.32 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.56 : 132.92 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.56/132.92 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.56x = 132.92 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.56x = 12,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.85/96.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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