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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 144.40 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 144.40 and 70.89 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 144.40 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/144.40 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 144.40 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 10,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236.52/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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