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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 145.14 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 145.14 and 64.16 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 145.14 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/145.14 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 145.14 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 9,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312.18/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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