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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.64, 138.20 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.64, 138.20 and 96 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.64 : 138.20 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.64/138.20 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.64x = 138.20 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.64x = 13,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267.20/99.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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