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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 145.01 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 145.01 and 38.90 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 145.01 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/145.01 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 145.01 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 5,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640.89/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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