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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 145.09 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 145.09 and 86.83 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 145.09 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/145.09 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 145.09 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 12,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.58/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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