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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 144.71 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 144.71 and 60.38 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 144.71 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/144.71 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 144.71 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 8,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737.59/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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