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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.09, 143.34 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.09, 143.34 and 91.74 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.09 : 143.34 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.09/143.34 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.09x = 143.34 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.09x = 13,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,150.01/96.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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