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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.51, 143.36 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.51, 143.36 and 68.63 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.51 : 143.36 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.51/143.36 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.51x = 143.36 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.51x = 9,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837.74/95.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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