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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.05, 143.91 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.05, 143.91 and 47.25 is: 70.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.05 : 143.91 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.05/143.91 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.05x = 143.91 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.05x = 6,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799.75/96.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.79

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