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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.46, 133.04 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.46, 133.04 and 68.79 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.46 : 133.04 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.46/133.04 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.46x = 133.04 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.46x = 9,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151.82/96.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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