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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.49, 143.55 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.49, 143.55 and 95.64 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.49 : 143.55 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.49/143.55 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.49x = 143.55 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.49x = 13,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.12/96.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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