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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.32 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.32 and 92.25 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.32 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.32 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.32 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 13,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,405.77/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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