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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 202.43 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 202.43 and 96.35 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 202.43 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/202.43 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 202.43 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 19,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503.36/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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