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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 145.02 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 145.02 and 66.29 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 145.02 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/145.02 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 145.02 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 9,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613.38/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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