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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.20, 144.46 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.20, 144.46 and 93 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.20 : 144.46 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.20/144.46 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.20x = 144.46 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.20x = 13,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,434.78/96.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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