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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 143.91 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 143.91 and 80.19 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 143.91 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/143.91 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 143.91 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 11,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,540.14/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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