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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.33 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.33 and 78.59 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.33 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.33 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.33 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 11,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421.65/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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