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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.46, 143.89 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.46, 143.89 and 87.34 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.46 : 143.89 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.46/143.89 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.46x = 143.89 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.46x = 12,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566.92/96.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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