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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.19 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.19 and 58.23 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.19 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.19 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.19 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 8,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454.12/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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