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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 142.88 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 142.88 and 90.28 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 142.88 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/142.88 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 142.88 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 12,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.21/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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