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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 145.05 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 145.05 and 62.30 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 145.05 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/145.05 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 145.05 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 9,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035.89/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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