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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 144.06 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 144.06 and 61.77 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 144.06 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/144.06 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 144.06 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 8,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.59/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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