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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.26, 144.21 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.26, 144.21 and 65.71 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.26 : 144.21 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.26/144.21 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.26x = 144.21 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.26x = 9,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476.47/96.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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