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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 145.10 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 145.10 and 60.71 is: 91.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 145.10 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/145.10 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 145.10 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 8,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808.45/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.09

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