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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.22 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.22 and 69.68 is: 104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.22 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.22 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.22 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 10,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117.86/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.51

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