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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 145.14 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 145.14 and 80.46 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 145.14 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/145.14 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 145.14 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 11,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,677.96/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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