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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.06, 143.98 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.06, 143.98 and 61.74 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.06 : 143.98 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.06/143.98 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.06x = 143.98 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.06x = 8,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888.30/96.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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