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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 143.79 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 143.79 and 90.39 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 143.79 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/143.79 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 143.79 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 12,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997.18/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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