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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 143.64 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 143.64 and 68.76 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 143.64 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/143.64 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 143.64 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 9,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,876.69/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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