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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 144.68 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 144.68 and 89.79 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 144.68 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/144.68 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 144.68 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 12,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.68/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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