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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 144.08 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 144.08 and 65.66 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 144.08 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/144.08 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 144.08 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 9,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459.24/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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