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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 139.58 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 139.58 and 96.03 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 139.58 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/139.58 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 139.58 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 13,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.39/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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