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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 132.68 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 132.68 and 67.04 is: 92.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 132.68 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/132.68 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 132.68 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 8,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894.87/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.58

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