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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 132.95 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 132.95 and 66.90 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 132.95 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/132.95 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 132.95 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 8,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894.02/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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