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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 145.08 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 145.08 and 90.20 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 145.08 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/145.08 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 145.08 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 13,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086.22/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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