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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 145.19 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 145.19 and 84.66 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 145.19 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/145.19 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 145.19 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 12,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291.79/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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