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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 145.47 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 145.47 and 71.25 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 145.47 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/145.47 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 145.47 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 10,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364.74/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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