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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 144.83 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 144.83 and 60.64 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 144.83 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/144.83 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 144.83 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 8,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782.49/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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