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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.01, 144.15 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.01, 144.15 and 65.50 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.01 : 144.15 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.01/144.15 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.01x = 144.15 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.01x = 9,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441.83/96.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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