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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.01, 132.43 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.01, 132.43 and 68.41 is: 94.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.01 : 132.43 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.01/132.43 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.01x = 132.43 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.01x = 9,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059.03/96.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.36

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