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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.02 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.02 and 66.30 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.02 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.02 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.02 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 9,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614.83/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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