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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.61, 144.83 and 35.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.61, 144.83 and 35.73 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.61 : 144.83 = 35.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.61/144.83 = 35.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.61x = 144.83 × 35.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.61x = 5,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174.19/96.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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