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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.33, 143.54 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.33, 143.54 and 90.56 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.33 : 143.54 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.33/143.54 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.33x = 143.54 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.33x = 12,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998.98/96.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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