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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.39 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.39 and 96.22 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.39 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.39 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.39 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 13,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.43/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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