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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 201.95 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 201.95 and 96.03 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 201.95 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/201.95 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 201.95 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 19,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392.78/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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