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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 141.99 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 141.99 and 96.20 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 141.99 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/141.99 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 141.99 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 13,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658.73/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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