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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 141.91 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 141.91 and 96.59 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 141.91 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/141.91 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 141.91 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 13,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,706.60/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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