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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.13, 132.68 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.13, 132.68 and 67.06 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.13 : 132.68 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.13/132.68 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.13x = 132.68 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.13x = 8,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897.52/96.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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