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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.50, 144.12 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.50, 144.12 and 91.24 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.50 : 144.12 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.50/144.12 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.50x = 144.12 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.50x = 13,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148.81/96.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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