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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 134.09 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 134.09 and 94.66 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 134.09 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/134.09 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 134.09 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 12,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.96/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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