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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.94 and 57.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.94 and 57.42 is: 86.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.94 = 57.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.94 = 57.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.94 × 57.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 8,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265.03/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.09

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