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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 144.25 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 144.25 and 61.97 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 144.25 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/144.25 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 144.25 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 8,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.30/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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