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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 142.38 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 142.38 and 96.69 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 142.38 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/142.38 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 142.38 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 13,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,766.72/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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