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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 132.97 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 132.97 and 68.80 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 132.97 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/132.97 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 132.97 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 9,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148.34/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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