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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 151.62 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 151.62 and 96.08 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 151.62 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/151.62 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 151.62 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 14,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567.65/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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