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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 143.79 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 143.79 and 70.50 is: 105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 143.79 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/143.79 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 143.79 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 10,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137.20/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.46

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