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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 144.05 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 144.05 and 72.13 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 144.05 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/144.05 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 144.05 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 10,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390.33/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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