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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 143.87 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 143.87 and 95.69 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 143.87 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/143.87 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 143.87 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 13,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,766.80/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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