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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 145.58 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 145.58 and 60.96 is: 91.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 145.58 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/145.58 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 145.58 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 8,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874.56/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.53

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