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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 143.83 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 143.83 and 70.37 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 143.83 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/143.83 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 143.83 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 10,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120.83/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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