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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.79, 145.39 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.79, 145.39 and 94.23 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.79 : 145.39 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.79/145.39 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.79x = 145.39 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.79x = 13,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,699.86/96.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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