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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.68 and 79.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.68 and 79.80 is: 119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.68 = 79.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.68 = 79.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.68 × 79.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 11,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465.66/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.43

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