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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.47, 132.99 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.47, 132.99 and 68.83 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.47 : 132.99 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.47/132.99 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.47x = 132.99 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.47x = 9,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154.13/96.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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