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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 143.42 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 143.42 and 75.52 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 143.42 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/143.42 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 143.42 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 10,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831.08/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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