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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 143.97 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 143.97 and 65.62 is: 98.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 143.97 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/143.97 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 143.97 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 9,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447.31/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.37

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