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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.22 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.22 and 90.56 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.22 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.22 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.22 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 13,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151.12/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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