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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 144.95 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 144.95 and 67.82 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 144.95 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/144.95 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 144.95 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 9,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.45/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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