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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 144.57 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 144.57 and 89.22 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 144.57 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/144.57 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 144.57 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 12,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898.54/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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