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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 145.32 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 145.32 and 95.84 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 145.32 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/145.32 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 145.32 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 13,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.47/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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