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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.32, 132.96 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.32, 132.96 and 68.77 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.32 : 132.96 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.32/132.96 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.32x = 132.96 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.32x = 9,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143.66/96.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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