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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 132.55 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 132.55 and 95.84 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 132.55 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/132.55 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 132.55 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 12,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703.19/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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