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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 153.63 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 153.63 and 96.39 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 153.63 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/153.63 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 153.63 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 14,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,808.40/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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