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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 143.76 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 143.76 and 89.44 is: 133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 143.76 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/143.76 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 143.76 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 12,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857.89/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.94

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