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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 144.13 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 144.13 and 67.22 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 144.13 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/144.13 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 144.13 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 9,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688.42/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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