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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 144.90 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 144.90 and 74.94 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 144.90 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/144.90 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 144.90 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 10,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857.98/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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