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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.91, 143.94 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.91, 143.94 and 35.09 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.91 : 143.94 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.91/143.94 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.91x = 143.94 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.91x = 5,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.13/95.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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