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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 132.88 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 132.88 and 66.95 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 132.88 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/132.88 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 132.88 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 8,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895.65/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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