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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 144.94 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 144.94 and 35.79 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 144.94 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/144.94 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 144.94 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 5,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186.84/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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