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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 144.95 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 144.95 and 72.30 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 144.95 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/144.95 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 144.95 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 10,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.52/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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