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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.93, 143.72 and 50.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.93, 143.72 and 50.23 is: 75.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.93 : 143.72 = 50.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.93/143.72 = 50.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.93x = 143.72 × 50.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.93x = 7,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,219.06/95.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.25

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