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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.13, 143.98 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.13, 143.98 and 74.43 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.13 : 143.98 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.13/143.98 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.13x = 143.98 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.13x = 10,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716.43/96.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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