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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 143.67 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 143.67 and 86.10 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 143.67 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/143.67 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 143.67 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 12,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369.99/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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