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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 132.68 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 132.68 and 92.80 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 132.68 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/132.68 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 132.68 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 12,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312.70/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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