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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.88, 143.92 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.88, 143.92 and 59.88 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.88 : 143.92 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.88/143.92 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.88x = 143.92 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.88x = 8,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.93/95.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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