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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 145.14 and 69.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 145.14 and 69.90 is: 104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 145.14 = 69.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/145.14 = 69.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 145.14 × 69.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 10,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145.29/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.86

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