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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 216 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 216 and 96.06 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 216 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/216 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 216 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 20,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748.96/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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