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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.86, 154.49 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.86, 154.49 and 96.38 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.86 : 154.49 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.86/154.49 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.86x = 154.49 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.86x = 14,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888.49/102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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