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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 132.77 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 132.77 and 67.16 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 132.77 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/132.77 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 132.77 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 8,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.33/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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