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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 143.94 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 143.94 and 94.14 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 143.94 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/143.94 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 143.94 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 13,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550.51/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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