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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.11, 143.93 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.11, 143.93 and 68.58 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.11 : 143.93 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.11/143.93 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.11x = 143.93 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.11x = 9,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870.72/96.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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