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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.66, 145.08 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.66, 145.08 and 91.90 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.66 : 145.08 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.66/145.08 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.66x = 145.08 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.66x = 13,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.85/96.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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