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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 145.08 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 145.08 and 75.11 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 145.08 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/145.08 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 145.08 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 10,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896.23/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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