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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 145.20 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 145.20 and 66.38 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 145.20 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/145.20 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 145.20 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 9,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.38/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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