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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 153.52 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 153.52 and 97.09 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 153.52 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/153.52 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 153.52 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 14,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905.26/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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