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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.14 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.14 and 60.27 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.14 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.14 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.14 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 8,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747.59/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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