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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.63, 152.96 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.63, 152.96 and 96.71 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.63 : 152.96 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.63/152.96 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.63x = 152.96 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.63x = 14,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.76/102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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