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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.72, 143.52 and 65.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.72, 143.52 and 65.29 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.72 : 143.52 = 65.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.72/143.52 = 65.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.72x = 143.52 × 65.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.72x = 9,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370.45/95.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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