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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 144.30 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 144.30 and 67.40 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 144.30 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/144.30 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 144.30 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 9,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725.82/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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