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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 132.68 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 132.68 and 66.88 is: 92.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 132.68 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/132.68 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 132.68 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 8,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873.64/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.40

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