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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.42, 143.82 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.42, 143.82 and 96.22 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.42 : 143.82 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.42/143.82 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.42x = 143.82 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.42x = 13,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838.36/104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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