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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 132.87 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 132.87 and 67.21 is: 92.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 132.87 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/132.87 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 132.87 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 8,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930.19/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.69

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