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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 143.97 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 143.97 and 41.89 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 143.97 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/143.97 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 143.97 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 6,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030.90/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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