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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 144.92 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 144.92 and 76.46 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 144.92 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/144.92 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 144.92 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 11,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080.58/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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