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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 153.33 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 153.33 and 96.44 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 153.33 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/153.33 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 153.33 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 14,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787.15/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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