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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 132.87 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 132.87 and 94.44 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 132.87 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/132.87 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 132.87 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 12,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548.24/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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