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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 144.92 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 144.92 and 66.25 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 144.92 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/144.92 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 144.92 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 9,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600.95/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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