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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 144.89 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 144.89 and 92.43 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 144.89 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/144.89 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 144.89 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 13,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,392.78/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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