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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 145.32 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 145.32 and 91.24 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 145.32 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/145.32 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 145.32 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 13,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259.00/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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