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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.32 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.32 and 74.05 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.32 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.32 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.32 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 10,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760.95/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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