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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 201.59 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 201.59 and 96.18 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 201.59 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/201.59 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 201.59 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 19,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388.93/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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