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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 143.94 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 143.94 and 86.13 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 143.94 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/143.94 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 143.94 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 12,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,397.88/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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