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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.48, 143.94 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.48, 143.94 and 82.74 is: 123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.48 : 143.94 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.48/143.94 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.48x = 143.94 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.48x = 11,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,909.60/96.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.44

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