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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 144.08 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 144.08 and 58 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 144.08 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/144.08 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 144.08 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 8,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,356.64/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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