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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 145.34 and 60.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 145.34 and 60.34 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 145.34 = 60.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/145.34 = 60.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 145.34 × 60.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 8,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770.22/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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