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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.73 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.73 and 67.11 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.73 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.73 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.73 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 8,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907.51/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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