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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 144.83 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 144.83 and 66.16 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 144.83 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/144.83 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 144.83 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 9,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,580.90/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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