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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.80, 145.34 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.80, 145.34 and 67.94 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.80 : 145.34 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.80/145.34 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.80x = 145.34 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.80x = 9,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.52/96.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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