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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 201.95 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 201.95 and 96.15 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 201.95 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/201.95 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 201.95 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 19,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.49/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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