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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.87 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.87 and 38.77 is: 58.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.87 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.87 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.87 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 5,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,616.03/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.17

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