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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.95 and 41.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.95 and 41.93 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.95 = 41.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.95 = 41.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.95 × 41.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 6,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035.82/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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