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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 134.34 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 134.34 and 95.69 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 134.34 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/134.34 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 134.34 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 12,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854.99/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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