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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 145.31 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 145.31 and 68.06 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 145.31 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/145.31 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 145.31 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 9,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889.24/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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