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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 156.88 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 156.88 and 96.06 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 156.88 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/156.88 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 156.88 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 15,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069.89/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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