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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 144.98 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 144.98 and 35.83 is: 53.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 144.98 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/144.98 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 144.98 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 5,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.63/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.71

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