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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.43, 144.37 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.43, 144.37 and 62.11 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.43 : 144.37 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.43/144.37 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.43x = 144.37 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.43x = 8,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.82/96.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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