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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 145.22 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 145.22 and 91.96 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 145.22 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/145.22 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 145.22 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 13,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.25/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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