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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 143.89 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 143.89 and 58.47 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 143.89 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/143.89 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 143.89 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 8,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412.95/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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