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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.95, 217.52 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.95, 217.52 and 96.95 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.95 : 217.52 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.95/217.52 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.95x = 217.52 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.95x = 21,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086.99/144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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