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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.84 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.84 and 28.07 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.84 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.84 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.84 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 4,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066.02/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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