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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 145.08 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 145.08 and 60.52 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 145.08 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/145.08 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 145.08 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 8,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,780.24/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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