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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.81, 156.96 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.81, 156.96 and 97.67 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.81 : 156.96 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.81/156.96 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.81x = 156.96 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.81x = 15,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330.68/104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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