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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 143.83 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 143.83 and 86.27 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 143.83 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/143.83 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 143.83 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 12,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.12/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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