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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 143.80 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 143.80 and 93.66 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 143.80 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/143.80 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 143.80 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 13,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468.31/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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