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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.89, 143.67 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.89, 143.67 and 68.77 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.89 : 143.67 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.89/143.67 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.89x = 143.67 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.89x = 9,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880.19/95.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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