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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 144.62 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 144.62 and 78.64 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 144.62 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/144.62 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 144.62 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 11,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.92/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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