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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 143.93 and 57.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 143.93 and 57.53 is: 86.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 143.93 = 57.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/143.93 = 57.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 143.93 × 57.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 8,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280.80/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.09

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