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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 132.59 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 132.59 and 92.19 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 132.59 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/132.59 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 132.59 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 12,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223.47/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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