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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.66, 144.86 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.66, 144.86 and 59.97 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.66 : 144.86 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.66/144.86 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.66x = 144.86 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.66x = 8,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,687.50/96.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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