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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.64 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.64 and 67.12 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.64 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.64 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.64 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 8,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902.80/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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