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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 145.23 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 145.23 and 58.30 is: 87.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 145.23 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/145.23 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 145.23 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 8,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466.91/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.42

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