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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.01 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.01 and 66.42 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.01 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.01 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.01 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 9,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631.73/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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