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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.13, 143.92 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.13, 143.92 and 65.65 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.13 : 143.92 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.13/143.92 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.13x = 143.92 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.13x = 9,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,448.35/96.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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