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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 153.97 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 153.97 and 96.46 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 153.97 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/153.97 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 153.97 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 14,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851.95/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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