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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.94, 143.73 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.94, 143.73 and 65.43 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.94 : 143.73 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.94/143.73 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.94x = 143.73 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.94x = 9,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404.25/95.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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