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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.61, 144.94 and 41.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.61, 144.94 and 41.73 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.61 : 144.94 = 41.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.61/144.94 = 41.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.61x = 144.94 × 41.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.61x = 6,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048.24/96.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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