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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 145.34 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 145.34 and 66.48 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 145.34 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/145.34 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 145.34 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 9,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662.20/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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