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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.11, 143.87 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.11, 143.87 and 71.59 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.11 : 143.87 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.11/143.87 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.11x = 143.87 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.11x = 10,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299.66/96.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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