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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 144.52 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 144.52 and 66 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 144.52 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/144.52 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 144.52 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 9,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.32/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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