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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 143.91 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 143.91 and 41.85 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 143.91 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/143.91 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 143.91 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 6,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022.63/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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