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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.44 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.44 and 39.15 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.44 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.44 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.44 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 5,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693.88/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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