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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 144.66 and 62.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 144.66 and 62.31 is: 93.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 144.66 = 62.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/144.66 = 62.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 144.66 × 62.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 9,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013.76/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.09

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