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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 143.98 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 143.98 and 65.59 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 143.98 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/143.98 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 143.98 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 9,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443.65/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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