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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 144.13 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 144.13 and 35.17 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 144.13 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/144.13 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 144.13 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 5,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.05/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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