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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.06 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.06 and 93.21 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.06 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.06 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.06 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 13,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,519.85/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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