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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 143.72 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 143.72 and 90.16 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 143.72 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/143.72 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 143.72 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 12,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957.80/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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