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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.05, 143.94 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.05, 143.94 and 85.16 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.05 : 143.94 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.05/143.94 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.05x = 143.94 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.05x = 12,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258.61/96.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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