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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.28 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.28 and 68.05 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.28 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.28 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.28 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 9,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,886.76/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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