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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.91 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.91 and 55.44 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.91 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.91 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.91 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 7,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978.37/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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