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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.48, 132.99 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.48, 132.99 and 68.79 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.48 : 132.99 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.48/132.99 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.48x = 132.99 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.48x = 9,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148.38/96.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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