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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 132.88 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 132.88 and 61.37 is: 84.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 132.88 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/132.88 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 132.88 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 8,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154.85/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.65

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