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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 133.64 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 133.64 and 95.10 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 133.64 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/133.64 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 133.64 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 12,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.69/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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