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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 144.87 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 144.87 and 67.78 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 144.87 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/144.87 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 144.87 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 9,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,819.29/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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