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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 145.04 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 145.04 and 72.44 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 145.04 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/145.04 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 145.04 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 10,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,507.38/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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