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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.66, 145.05 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.66, 145.05 and 69.84 is: 104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.66 : 145.05 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.66/145.05 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.66x = 145.05 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.66x = 10,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130.29/96.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.80

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