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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.06, 143.90 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.06, 143.90 and 44.63 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.06 : 143.90 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.06/143.90 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.06x = 143.90 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.06x = 6,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421.31/96.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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