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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 142.25 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 142.25 and 96.39 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 142.25 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/142.25 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 142.25 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 13,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,711.48/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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