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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.59, 156.52 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.59, 156.52 and 96.85 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.59 : 156.52 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.59/156.52 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.59x = 156.52 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.59x = 15,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158.96/104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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