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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 144.99 and 56.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 144.99 and 56.11 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 144.99 = 56.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/144.99 = 56.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 144.99 × 56.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 8,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135.39/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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