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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.41, 156.77 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.41, 156.77 and 96.31 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.41 : 156.77 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.41/156.77 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.41x = 156.77 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.41x = 15,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097.25/104.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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