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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 144.82 and 62.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 144.82 and 62.53 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 144.82 = 62.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/144.82 = 62.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 144.82 × 62.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 9,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055.59/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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