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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.07, 132.60 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.07, 132.60 and 60.64 is: 83.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.07 : 132.60 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.07/132.60 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.07x = 132.60 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.07x = 8,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.86/96.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.70

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