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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.94, 143.73 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.94, 143.73 and 50.13 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.94 : 143.73 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.94/143.73 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.94x = 143.73 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.94x = 7,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205.18/95.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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