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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 145.04 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 145.04 and 66.32 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 145.04 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/145.04 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 145.04 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 9,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619.05/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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