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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.83, 143.40 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.83, 143.40 and 66.80 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.83 : 143.40 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.83/143.40 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.83x = 143.40 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.83x = 9,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579.12/95.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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