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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 144.94 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 144.94 and 93.79 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 144.94 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/144.94 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 144.94 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 13,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592.73/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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