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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 144.56 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 144.56 and 35.55 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 144.56 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/144.56 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 144.56 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 5,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.20/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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