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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.01, 143.87 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.01, 143.87 and 55.42 is: 83.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.01 : 143.87 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.01/143.87 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.01x = 143.87 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.01x = 7,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972.64/96.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.04

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