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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.64, 145.04 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.64, 145.04 and 78.64 is: 118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.64 : 145.04 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.64/145.04 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.64x = 145.04 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.64x = 11,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,405.95/96.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.03

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