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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 145.05 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 145.05 and 92.20 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 145.05 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/145.05 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 145.05 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 13,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373.61/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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