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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.76 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.76 and 70.32 is: 97.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.76 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.76 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.76 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 9,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,335.68/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.00

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