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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 143.96 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 143.96 and 74.39 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 143.96 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/143.96 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 143.96 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 10,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,709.45/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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