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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 144.84 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 144.84 and 66.29 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 144.84 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/144.84 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 144.84 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 9,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601.44/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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