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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 144.26 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 144.26 and 47.45 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 144.26 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/144.26 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 144.26 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 6,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844.18/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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