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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 156.24 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 156.24 and 96.66 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 156.24 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/156.24 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 156.24 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 15,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102.16/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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