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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 133.04 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 133.04 and 68.78 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 133.04 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/133.04 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 133.04 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 9,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.49/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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