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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 132.92 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 132.92 and 94.87 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 132.92 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/132.92 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 132.92 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 12,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609.90/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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