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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.30, 145.96 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.30, 145.96 and 96.12 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.30 : 145.96 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.30/145.96 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.30x = 145.96 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.30x = 14,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029.68/97.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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