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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.83 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.83 and 68.65 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.83 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.83 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.83 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 9,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,118.44/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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