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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.60, 131.76 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.60, 131.76 and 95.04 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.60 : 131.76 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.60/131.76 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.60x = 131.76 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.60x = 12,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522.47/96.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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