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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 158.41 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 158.41 and 96.01 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 158.41 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/158.41 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 158.41 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 15,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.94/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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