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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 144.72 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 144.72 and 91.14 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 144.72 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/144.72 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 144.72 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 13,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189.78/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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