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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.93, 143.89 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.93, 143.89 and 44.55 is: 66.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.93 : 143.89 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.93/143.89 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.93x = 143.89 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.93x = 6,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,410.30/95.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.82

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