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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.56, 144.80 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.56, 144.80 and 35.74 is: 53.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.56 : 144.80 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.56/144.80 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.56x = 144.80 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.56x = 5,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.15/96.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.60

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