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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 144.18 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 144.18 and 35.25 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 144.18 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/144.18 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 144.18 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 5,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.81/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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