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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 144.12 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 144.12 and 74.96 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 144.12 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/144.12 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 144.12 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 10,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803.24/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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