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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 145.08 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 145.08 and 73.90 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 145.08 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/145.08 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 145.08 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 10,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,721.41/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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