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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.29, 132.84 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.29, 132.84 and 67.13 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.29 : 132.84 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.29/132.84 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.29x = 132.84 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.29x = 8,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.55/96.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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