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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 143.24 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 143.24 and 90.90 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 143.24 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/143.24 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 143.24 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 13,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.06/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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