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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 145.44 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 145.44 and 42.90 is: 64.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 145.44 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/145.44 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 145.44 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 6,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239.38/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.35

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