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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 145.53 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 145.53 and 69.95 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 145.53 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/145.53 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 145.53 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 10,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.19/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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