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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 144.54 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 144.54 and 91.28 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 144.54 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/144.54 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 144.54 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 13,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193.97/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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