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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.83, 143.54 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.83, 143.54 and 59.15 is: 88.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.83 : 143.54 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.83/143.54 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.83x = 143.54 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.83x = 8,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.20/95.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.60

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