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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.11, 144.13 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.11, 144.13 and 35.22 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.11 : 144.13 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.11/144.13 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.11x = 144.13 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.11x = 5,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076.26/96.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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