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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.66, 141.66 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.66, 141.66 and 96.54 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.66 : 141.66 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.66/141.66 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.66x = 141.66 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.66x = 13,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675.86/102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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