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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 143.42 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 143.42 and 89.78 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 143.42 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/143.42 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 143.42 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 12,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875.08/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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