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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.14 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.14 and 60.85 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.14 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.14 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.14 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 8,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831.77/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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