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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 145.02 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 145.02 and 86.92 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 145.02 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/145.02 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 145.02 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 12,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605.14/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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