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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 143.93 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 143.93 and 52.71 is: 78.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 143.93 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/143.93 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 143.93 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 7,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586.86/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.95

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