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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 144.08 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 144.08 and 85.44 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 144.08 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/144.08 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 144.08 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 12,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310.20/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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