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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.58, 143.12 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.58, 143.12 and 68.09 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.58 : 143.12 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.58/143.12 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.58x = 143.12 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.58x = 9,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744.92/95.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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