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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 144.87 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 144.87 and 66.25 is: 99.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 144.87 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/144.87 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 144.87 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 9,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597.64/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.28

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