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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 145.36 and 39.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 145.36 and 39.12 is: 58.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 145.36 = 39.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/145.36 = 39.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 145.36 × 39.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 5,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686.48/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.69

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