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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 144.95 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 144.95 and 69.40 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 144.95 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/144.95 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 144.95 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 10,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059.53/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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