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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 143.90 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 143.90 and 65.56 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 143.90 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/143.90 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 143.90 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 9,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434.08/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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