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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.90, 143.73 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.90, 143.73 and 44.54 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.90 : 143.73 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.90/143.73 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.90x = 143.73 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.90x = 6,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401.73/95.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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