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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.88, 154.97 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.88, 154.97 and 96.52 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.88 : 154.97 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.88/154.97 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.88x = 154.97 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.88x = 14,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,956.45/103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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