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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 132.62 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 132.62 and 68.52 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 132.62 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/132.62 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 132.62 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 9,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086.78/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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