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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 144.99 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 144.99 and 38.88 is: 58.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 144.99 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/144.99 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 144.99 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 5,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637.21/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.30

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