Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 144.32 and 72.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96.04, 144.32 and 72.28 is: 108.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96.04 : 144.32 = 72.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96.04/144.32 = 72.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96.04x = 144.32 × 72.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96.04x = 10,431.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,431.45/96.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108.62
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