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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 144.86 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 144.86 and 73.91 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 144.86 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/144.86 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 144.86 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 10,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,705.51/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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