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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 144.23 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 144.23 and 62.14 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 144.23 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/144.23 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 144.23 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 8,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.45/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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