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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 201.78 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 201.78 and 96.04 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 201.78 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/201.78 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 201.78 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 19,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,378.95/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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