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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 145.19 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 145.19 and 58.41 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 145.19 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/145.19 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 145.19 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 8,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480.55/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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