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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.56 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.56 and 90.44 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.56 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.56 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.56 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 13,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.45/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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