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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.88, 142.66 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.88, 142.66 and 96.39 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.88 : 142.66 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.88/142.66 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.88x = 142.66 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.88x = 13,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,751.12/103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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