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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.68 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.68 and 83.28 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.68 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.68 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.68 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 11,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,049.59/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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