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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 143.82 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 143.82 and 71.55 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 143.82 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/143.82 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 143.82 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 10,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290.32/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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