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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 144.76 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 144.76 and 60.68 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 144.76 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/144.76 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 144.76 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 8,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784.04/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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