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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 143.67 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 143.67 and 88.53 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 143.67 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/143.67 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 143.67 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 12,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.11/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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