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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.63, 144.93 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.63, 144.93 and 35.72 is: 53.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.63 : 144.93 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.63/144.93 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.63x = 144.93 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.63x = 5,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176.90/96.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.57

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