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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.60, 143.94 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.60, 143.94 and 90.52 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.60 : 143.94 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.60/143.94 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.60x = 143.94 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.60x = 13,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,029.00/96.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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