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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.31 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.31 and 36.02 is: 53.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.31 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.31 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.31 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 5,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.16/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.99

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