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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 143.90 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 143.90 and 58.98 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 143.90 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/143.90 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 143.90 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 8,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486.93/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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