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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.46, 143.72 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.46, 143.72 and 90.25 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.46 : 143.72 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.46/143.72 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.46x = 143.72 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.46x = 12,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.73/96.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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