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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.40 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.40 and 67.56 is: 93.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.40 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.40 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.40 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 9,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012.50/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.18

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