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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 143.51 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 143.51 and 92.84 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 143.51 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/143.51 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 143.51 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 13,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322.29/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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