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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.43 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.43 and 85.41 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.43 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.43 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.43 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 12,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,420.75/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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