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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 144.68 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 144.68 and 69.21 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 144.68 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/144.68 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 144.68 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 10,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012.96/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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