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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 145.35 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 145.35 and 91.56 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 145.35 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/145.35 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 145.35 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 13,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,307.52/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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