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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 143.91 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 143.91 and 93.96 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 143.91 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/143.91 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 143.91 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 13,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,521.78/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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