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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.90 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.90 and 76.66 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.90 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.90 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.90 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 11,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,031.37/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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