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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 143.91 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 143.91 and 63.94 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 143.91 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/143.91 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 143.91 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 9,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201.61/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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