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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 143.90 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 143.90 and 94.12 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 143.90 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/143.90 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 143.90 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 13,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.87/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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