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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 145.07 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 145.07 and 94.12 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 145.07 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/145.07 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 145.07 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 13,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,653.99/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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