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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 154.78 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 154.78 and 96.76 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 154.78 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/154.78 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 154.78 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 14,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976.51/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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