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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 145.31 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 145.31 and 69.37 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 145.31 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/145.31 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 145.31 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 10,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.15/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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