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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 144.57 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 144.57 and 35.50 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 144.57 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/144.57 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 144.57 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 5,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.87/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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