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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.98 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.98 and 38.25 is: 57.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.98 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.98 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.98 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 5,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507.24/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.37

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