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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.77, 145.36 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.77, 145.36 and 71.26 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.77 : 145.36 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.77/145.36 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.77x = 145.36 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.77x = 10,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358.35/96.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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