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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 143.51 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 143.51 and 94.99 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 143.51 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/143.51 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 143.51 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 13,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632.01/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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