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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 132.71 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 132.71 and 66.60 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 132.71 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/132.71 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 132.71 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 8,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838.15/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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