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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 132.90 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 132.90 and 94.70 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 132.90 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/132.90 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 132.90 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 12,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585.32/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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