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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 145.26 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 145.26 and 56.19 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 145.26 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/145.26 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 145.26 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 8,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162.16/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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