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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 145.15 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 145.15 and 81.63 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 145.15 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/145.15 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 145.15 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 11,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,848.39/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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