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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 143.94 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 143.94 and 61.74 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 143.94 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/143.94 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 143.94 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 8,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886.86/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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