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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.17 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.17 and 35.97 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.17 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.17 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.17 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 5,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.76/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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