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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.89, 143.86 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.89, 143.86 and 38.12 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.89 : 143.86 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.89/143.86 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.89x = 143.86 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.89x = 5,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483.94/95.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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