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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.05, 132.47 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.05, 132.47 and 66.95 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.05 : 132.47 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.05/132.47 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.05x = 132.47 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.05x = 8,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868.53/96.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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