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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 132.93 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 132.93 and 67.21 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 132.93 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/132.93 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 132.93 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 8,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934.23/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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