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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 144.54 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 144.54 and 73.48 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 144.54 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/144.54 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 144.54 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 10,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,620.80/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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