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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 145.34 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 145.34 and 90.58 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 145.34 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/145.34 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 145.34 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 13,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.79/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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