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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 144.60 and 69.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 144.60 and 69.17 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 144.60 = 69.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/144.60 = 69.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 144.60 × 69.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 10,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001.26/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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