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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.61, 144.93 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.61, 144.93 and 38.86 is: 58.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.61 : 144.93 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.61/144.93 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.61x = 144.93 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.61x = 5,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631.98/96.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.30

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