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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 143.85 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 143.85 and 55.44 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 143.85 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/143.85 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 143.85 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 7,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975.04/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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