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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 143.99 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 143.99 and 50.34 is: 75.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 143.99 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/143.99 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 143.99 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 7,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248.46/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.49

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