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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 144.90 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 144.90 and 53.89 is: 80.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 144.90 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/144.90 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 144.90 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 7,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.66/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.73

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