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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.16, 132.46 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.16, 132.46 and 68.48 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.16 : 132.46 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.16/132.46 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.16x = 132.46 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.16x = 9,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070.86/96.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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