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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 132.55 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 132.55 and 66.99 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 132.55 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/132.55 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 132.55 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 8,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,879.19/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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