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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 143.97 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 143.97 and 52.72 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 143.97 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/143.97 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 143.97 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 7,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.10/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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