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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 143.42 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 143.42 and 91.95 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 143.42 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/143.42 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 143.42 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 13,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187.01/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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