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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.43 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.43 and 69.46 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.43 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.43 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.43 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 10,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101.12/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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