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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 144.79 and 60.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 144.79 and 60.05 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 144.79 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/144.79 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 144.79 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 8,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694.85/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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