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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 144.98 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 144.98 and 88.51 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 144.98 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/144.98 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 144.98 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 12,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832.18/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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