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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 143.42 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 143.42 and 91.59 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 143.42 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/143.42 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 143.42 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 13,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135.84/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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