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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 145.13 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 145.13 and 56.18 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 145.13 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/145.13 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 145.13 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 8,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153.49/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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