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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.92 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.92 and 61.77 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.92 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.92 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.92 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 8,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889.94/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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