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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 144.91 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 144.91 and 35.74 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 144.91 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/144.91 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 144.91 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 5,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.08/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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