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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.67 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.67 and 96.31 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.67 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.67 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.67 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 15,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185.20/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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