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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 143.98 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 143.98 and 34.29 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 143.98 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/143.98 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 143.98 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 4,937.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937.07/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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