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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 145.61 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 145.61 and 92.10 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 145.61 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/145.61 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 145.61 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 13,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410.68/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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