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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 143.83 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 143.83 and 94.97 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 143.83 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/143.83 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 143.83 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 13,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.48/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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