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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.64, 133.27 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.64, 133.27 and 92.30 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.64 : 133.27 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.64/133.27 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.64x = 133.27 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.64x = 12,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299.92/96.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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