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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.56, 133.26 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.56, 133.26 and 68.92 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.56 : 133.26 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.56/133.26 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.56x = 133.26 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.56x = 9,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184.28/96.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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