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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 144.39 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 144.39 and 73.46 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 144.39 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/144.39 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 144.39 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 10,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606.89/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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