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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.99, 143.91 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.99, 143.91 and 50.32 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.99 : 143.91 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.99/143.91 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.99x = 143.91 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.99x = 7,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241.73/95.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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