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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.16, 132.60 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.16, 132.60 and 68.50 is: 94.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.16 : 132.60 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.16/132.60 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.16x = 132.60 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.16x = 9,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083.10/96.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.46

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