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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 144.86 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 144.86 and 90.05 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 144.86 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/144.86 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 144.86 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 13,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.47/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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