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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.51 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.51 and 69.60 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.51 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.51 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.51 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 10,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,127.32/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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