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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 145.56 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 145.56 and 88.19 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 145.56 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/145.56 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 145.56 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 12,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837.09/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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