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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.04 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.04 and 35.85 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.04 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.04 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.04 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 5,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199.50/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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