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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.92, 143.91 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.92, 143.91 and 35.05 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.92 : 143.91 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.92/143.91 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.92x = 143.91 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.92x = 5,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044.05/95.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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