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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.40 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.40 and 73.79 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.40 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.40 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.40 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 10,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,727.97/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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