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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.84 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.84 and 35.68 is: 53.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.84 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.84 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.84 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 5,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167.89/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.53

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