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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 144.26 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 144.26 and 35.35 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 144.26 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/144.26 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 144.26 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 5,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098.69/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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