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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.09, 143.93 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.09, 143.93 and 61.76 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.09 : 143.93 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.09/143.93 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.09x = 143.93 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.09x = 8,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889.28/96.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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