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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 145.59 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 145.59 and 78.75 is: 118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 145.59 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/145.59 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 145.59 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 11,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465.21/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.72

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