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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.29, 143.66 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.29, 143.66 and 81.11 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.29 : 143.66 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.29/143.66 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.29x = 143.66 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.29x = 11,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651.14/96.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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