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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 144.91 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 144.91 and 81.34 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 144.91 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/144.91 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 144.91 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 11,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,786.98/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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