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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 152.57 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 152.57 and 96.07 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 152.57 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/152.57 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 152.57 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 14,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657.40/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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