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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.15, 143.91 and 50.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.15, 143.91 and 50.43 is: 75.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.15 : 143.91 = 50.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.15/143.91 = 50.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.15x = 143.91 × 50.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.15x = 7,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257.38/96.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.48

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