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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 144.25 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 144.25 and 60.08 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 144.25 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/144.25 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 144.25 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 8,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665.67/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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