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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 143.43 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 143.43 and 96.11 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 143.43 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/143.43 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 143.43 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 13,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784.34/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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