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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 144.15 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 144.15 and 35.26 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 144.15 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/144.15 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 144.15 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 5,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.24/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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