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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 144.50 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 144.50 and 87.66 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 144.50 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/144.50 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 144.50 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 12,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.43/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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