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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 133.41 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 133.41 and 95.14 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 133.41 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/133.41 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 133.41 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 12,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.63/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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