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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.90, 143.84 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.90, 143.84 and 44.52 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.90 : 143.84 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.90/143.84 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.90x = 143.84 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.90x = 6,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403.76/95.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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