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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.37, 132.96 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.37, 132.96 and 61.40 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.37 : 132.96 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.37/132.96 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.37x = 132.96 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.37x = 8,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164.08/96.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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