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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.80 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.80 and 86.04 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.80 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.80 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.80 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 12,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372.55/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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