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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.02 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.02 and 96.08 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.02 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.02 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.02 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 19,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410.08/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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