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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 132.56 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 132.56 and 68.45 is: 94.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 132.56 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/132.56 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 132.56 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 9,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072.73/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.35

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