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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 145.36 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 145.36 and 88.05 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 145.36 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/145.36 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 145.36 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 12,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798.29/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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