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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 145.21 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 145.21 and 91.88 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 145.21 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/145.21 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 145.21 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 13,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341.89/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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