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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 144.90 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 144.90 and 64.50 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 144.90 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/144.90 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 144.90 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 9,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346.05/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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