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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 144.77 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 144.77 and 83.96 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 144.77 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/144.77 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 144.77 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 12,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.89/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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