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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.56, 144.89 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.56, 144.89 and 38.81 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.56 : 144.89 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.56/144.89 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.56x = 144.89 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.56x = 5,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622.26/96.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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