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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 145.91 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 145.91 and 94.86 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 145.91 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/145.91 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 145.91 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 13,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,840.55/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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