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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 145.46 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 145.46 and 36.06 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 145.46 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/145.46 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 145.46 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 5,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244.83/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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