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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.87, 152.96 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.87, 152.96 and 96.40 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.87 : 152.96 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.87/152.96 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.87x = 152.96 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.87x = 14,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.05/101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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