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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 144.86 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 144.86 and 69.60 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 144.86 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/144.86 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 144.86 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 10,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082.26/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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