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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 134.26 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 134.26 and 96.64 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 134.26 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/134.26 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 134.26 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 12,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974.89/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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