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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 143.38 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 143.38 and 96.94 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 143.38 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/143.38 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 143.38 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 13,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899.26/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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