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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 143.82 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 143.82 and 85.50 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 143.82 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/143.82 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 143.82 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 12,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.61/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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