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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 141.98 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 141.98 and 96.09 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 141.98 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/141.98 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 141.98 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 13,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.86/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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