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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 144.89 and 56.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 144.89 and 56.06 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 144.89 = 56.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/144.89 = 56.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 144.89 × 56.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 8,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122.28/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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