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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 143.89 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 143.89 and 55.50 is: 83.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 143.89 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/143.89 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 143.89 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 7,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985.90/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.07

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