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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 145.16 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 145.16 and 90.62 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 145.16 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/145.16 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 145.16 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 13,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153.22/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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