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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 143.91 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 143.91 and 90.54 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 143.91 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/143.91 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 143.91 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 13,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,029.61/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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