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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 133.65 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 133.65 and 94.06 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 133.65 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/133.65 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 133.65 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 12,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571.29/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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