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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 132.67 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 132.67 and 93.81 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 132.67 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/132.67 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 132.67 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 12,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445.54/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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