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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 145.41 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 145.41 and 56.34 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 145.41 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/145.41 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 145.41 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 8,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192.40/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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