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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.50 and 66.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.50 and 66.55 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.50 = 66.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.50 = 66.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.50 × 66.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 9,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683.03/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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