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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 144.60 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 144.60 and 62.13 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 144.60 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/144.60 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 144.60 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 8,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984.00/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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