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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.07, 153.38 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.07, 153.38 and 96.13 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.07 : 153.38 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.07/153.38 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.07x = 153.38 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.07x = 14,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744.42/102.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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