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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.59, 143.08 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.59, 143.08 and 68.15 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.59 : 143.08 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.59/143.08 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.59x = 143.08 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.59x = 9,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.09/95.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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