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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 144.66 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 144.66 and 73.89 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 144.66 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/144.66 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 144.66 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 10,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688.93/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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