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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.16, 132.63 and 69.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.16, 132.63 and 69.97 is: 96.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.16 : 132.63 = 69.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.16/132.63 = 69.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.16x = 132.63 × 69.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.16x = 9,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280.12/96.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.51

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