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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 143.48 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 143.48 and 91.41 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 143.48 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/143.48 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 143.48 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 13,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115.05/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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