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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 143.99 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 143.99 and 55.45 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 143.99 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/143.99 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 143.99 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 7,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983.66/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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