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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 145.52 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 145.52 and 36.15 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 145.52 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/145.52 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 145.52 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 5,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260.55/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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