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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.20, 143.37 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.20, 143.37 and 94.15 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.20 : 143.37 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.20/143.37 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.20x = 143.37 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.20x = 13,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498.29/96.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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