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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 143.87 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 143.87 and 68.92 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 143.87 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/143.87 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 143.87 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 9,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914.82/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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