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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.82 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.82 and 66.74 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.82 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.82 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.82 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 8,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863.58/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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