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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.36 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.36 and 71.33 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.36 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.36 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.36 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 10,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368.53/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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