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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.17, 143.42 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.17, 143.42 and 91.58 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.17 : 143.42 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.17/143.42 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.17x = 143.42 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.17x = 13,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133.23/96.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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