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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.87, 145.26 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.87, 145.26 and 35.17 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.87 : 145.26 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.87/145.26 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.87x = 145.26 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.87x = 5,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.30/96.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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