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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 141.21 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 141.21 and 96.18 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 141.21 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/141.21 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 141.21 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 13,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581.58/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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