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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.59 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.59 and 74.01 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.59 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.59 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.59 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 10,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,775.12/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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