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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 133.76 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 133.76 and 67.86 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 133.76 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/133.76 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 133.76 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 9,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076.95/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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