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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 143.93 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 143.93 and 94.01 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 143.93 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/143.93 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 143.93 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 13,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.67/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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