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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.82 and 42.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.82 and 42.41 is: 63.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.82 = 42.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.82 = 42.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.82 × 42.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 6,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141.42/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.61

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