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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 143.87 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 143.87 and 86.15 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 143.87 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/143.87 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 143.87 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 12,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.97/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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