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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 132.75 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 132.75 and 66.66 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 132.75 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/132.75 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 132.75 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 8,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849.36/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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