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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 143.06 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 143.06 and 96.28 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 143.06 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/143.06 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 143.06 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 13,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,773.82/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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