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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 145.09 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 145.09 and 88.94 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 145.09 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/145.09 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 145.09 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 12,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.50/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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