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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 144.96 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 144.96 and 60.60 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 144.96 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/144.96 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 144.96 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 8,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784.58/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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