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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 143.87 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 143.87 and 70.46 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 143.87 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/143.87 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 143.87 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 10,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,136.01/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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