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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.56 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.56 and 95.64 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.56 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.56 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.56 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 12,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.68/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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