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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 144.45 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 144.45 and 87.06 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 144.45 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/144.45 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 144.45 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 12,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.82/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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