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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 144.66 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 144.66 and 91.44 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 144.66 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/144.66 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 144.66 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 13,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227.71/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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