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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 143.70 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 143.70 and 76.66 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 143.70 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/143.70 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 143.70 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 11,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,016.04/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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