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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.05, 143.99 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.05, 143.99 and 38.23 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.05 : 143.99 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.05/143.99 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.05x = 143.99 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.05x = 5,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505.14/96.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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