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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 144.05 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 144.05 and 59.49 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 144.05 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/144.05 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 144.05 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 8,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569.24/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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