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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 145.50 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 145.50 and 90.95 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 145.50 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/145.50 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 145.50 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 13,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,233.23/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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