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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.40 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.40 and 60.84 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.40 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.40 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.40 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 8,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846.14/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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