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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 145.08 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 145.08 and 60.66 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 145.08 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/145.08 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 145.08 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 8,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800.55/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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