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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 144.47 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 144.47 and 90.75 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 144.47 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/144.47 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 144.47 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 13,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,110.20/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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