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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.26 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.26 and 64.40 is: 96.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.26 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.26 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.26 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 9,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.74/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.52

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