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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.66 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.66 and 38.70 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.66 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.66 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.66 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 5,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.34/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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