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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 143.29 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 143.29 and 91.45 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 143.29 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/143.29 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 143.29 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 13,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103.87/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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