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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 157.74 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 157.74 and 96.04 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 157.74 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/157.74 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 157.74 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 15,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.35/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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