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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.84, 143.85 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.84, 143.85 and 68.70 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.84 : 143.85 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.84/143.85 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.84x = 143.85 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.84x = 9,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882.50/95.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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