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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 132.82 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 132.82 and 68.51 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 132.82 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/132.82 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 132.82 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 9,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099.66/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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