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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 145.34 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 145.34 and 74.11 is: 111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 145.34 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/145.34 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 145.34 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 10,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771.15/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.16

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