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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.01, 143.97 and 50.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.01, 143.97 and 50.25 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.01 : 143.97 = 50.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.01/143.97 = 50.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.01x = 143.97 × 50.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.01x = 7,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234.49/96.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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