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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 145.16 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 145.16 and 60.70 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 145.16 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/145.16 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 145.16 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 8,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811.21/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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