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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 132.65 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 132.65 and 66.64 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 132.65 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/132.65 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 132.65 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 8,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839.80/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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