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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 143.82 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 143.82 and 65.70 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 143.82 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/143.82 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 143.82 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 9,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,448.97/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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