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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.05, 144.05 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.05, 144.05 and 35.19 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.05 : 144.05 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.05/144.05 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.05x = 144.05 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.05x = 5,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068.98/96.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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