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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 134.48 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 134.48 and 94.40 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 134.48 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/134.48 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 134.48 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 12,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.91/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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