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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 144.96 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 144.96 and 71.11 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 144.96 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/144.96 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 144.96 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 10,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.11/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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