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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 144.95 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 144.95 and 89.29 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 144.95 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/144.95 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 144.95 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 12,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,942.59/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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