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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 145.23 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 145.23 and 88.21 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 145.23 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/145.23 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 145.23 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 12,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.74/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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