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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 143.94 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 143.94 and 72.04 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 143.94 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/143.94 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 143.94 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 10,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369.44/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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