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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 143.95 and 49.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 143.95 and 49.78 is: 74.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 143.95 = 49.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/143.95 = 49.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 143.95 × 49.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 7,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165.83/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.62

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