Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 144.96 and 92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96.96, 144.96 and 92 is: 137.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96.96 : 144.96 = 92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96.96/144.96 = 92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96.96x = 144.96 × 92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96.96x = 13,336.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,336.32/96.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137.54
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