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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 132.98 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 132.98 and 93.52 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 132.98 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/132.98 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 132.98 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 12,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,436.29/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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