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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 202.08 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 202.08 and 96.12 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 202.08 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/202.08 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 202.08 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 19,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423.93/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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