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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.16, 132.74 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.16, 132.74 and 70.28 is: 97.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.16 : 132.74 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.16/132.74 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.16x = 132.74 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.16x = 9,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328.97/96.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.02

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