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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 144.89 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 144.89 and 35.77 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 144.89 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/144.89 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 144.89 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 5,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182.72/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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