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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.72 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.72 and 66.12 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.72 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.72 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.72 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 9,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568.89/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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