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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 145.12 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 145.12 and 66.26 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 145.12 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/145.12 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 145.12 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 9,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,615.65/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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