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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.31, 154.61 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.31, 154.61 and 96.69 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.31 : 154.61 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.31/154.61 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.31x = 154.61 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.31x = 14,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,949.70/103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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