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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 143.29 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 143.29 and 94.15 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 143.29 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/143.29 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 143.29 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 13,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490.75/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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