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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 144.73 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 144.73 and 69.45 is: 104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 144.73 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/144.73 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 144.73 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 10,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051.50/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.07

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