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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 145.33 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 145.33 and 66.11 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 145.33 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/145.33 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 145.33 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 9,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606.87/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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