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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 145.33 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 145.33 and 61.04 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 145.33 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/145.33 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 145.33 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 8,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871.15/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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