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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 144.99 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 144.99 and 95.72 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 144.99 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/144.99 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 144.99 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 13,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877.72/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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