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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.66, 145.08 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.66, 145.08 and 92.88 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.66 : 145.08 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.66/145.08 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.66x = 145.08 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.66x = 13,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475.03/96.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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