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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 143.43 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 143.43 and 90.29 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 143.43 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/143.43 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 143.43 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 12,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950.29/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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