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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.26, 132.93 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.26, 132.93 and 70.19 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.26 : 132.93 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.26/132.93 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.26x = 132.93 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.26x = 9,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329.69/96.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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