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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 144.26 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 144.26 and 67.40 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 144.26 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/144.26 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 144.26 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 9,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722.07/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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