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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 144.94 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 144.94 and 60.52 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 144.94 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/144.94 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 144.94 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 8,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771.77/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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