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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 143.58 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 143.58 and 95.46 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 143.58 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/143.58 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 143.58 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 13,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,706.15/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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