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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.96, 143.94 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.96, 143.94 and 61.74 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.96 : 143.94 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.96/143.94 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.96x = 143.94 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.96x = 8,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886.86/95.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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