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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 144.58 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 144.58 and 91.40 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 144.58 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/144.58 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 144.58 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 13,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.61/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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