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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 144.29 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 144.29 and 68.14 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 144.29 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/144.29 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 144.29 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 9,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831.22/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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