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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.59, 142.68 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.59, 142.68 and 96.87 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.59 : 142.68 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.59/142.68 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.59x = 142.68 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.59x = 13,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821.41/103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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