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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.66 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.66 and 60.44 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.66 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.66 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.66 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 8,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743.25/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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