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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.79, 145.23 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.79, 145.23 and 58.29 is: 87.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.79 : 145.23 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.79/145.23 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.79x = 145.23 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.79x = 8,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465.46/96.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.46

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