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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 132.30 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 132.30 and 66.96 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 132.30 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/132.30 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 132.30 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 8,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.81/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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