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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.39 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.39 and 36.04 is: 54.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.39 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.39 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.39 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 5,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239.86/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.06

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