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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 143.36 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 143.36 and 95.31 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 143.36 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/143.36 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 143.36 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 13,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663.17/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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