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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 157 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 157 and 96.16 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 157 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/157 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 157 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 15,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097.12/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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