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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 143.90 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 143.90 and 44.61 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 143.90 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/143.90 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 143.90 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 6,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418.44/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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