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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 156.35 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 156.35 and 96.94 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 156.35 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/156.35 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 156.35 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 15,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156.57/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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