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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.25, 144.31 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.25, 144.31 and 63.71 is: 95.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.25 : 144.31 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.25/144.31 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.25x = 144.31 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.25x = 9,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193.99/96.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.52

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