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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 144.37 and 63.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 144.37 and 63.79 is: 95.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 144.37 = 63.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/144.37 = 63.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 144.37 × 63.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 9,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209.62/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.71

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