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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.44, 143.97 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.44, 143.97 and 90.64 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.44 : 143.97 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.44/143.97 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.44x = 143.97 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.44x = 13,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049.44/96.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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