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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 132.78 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 132.78 and 67.20 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 132.78 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/132.78 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 132.78 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 8,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922.57/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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