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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 157.96 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 157.96 and 96.33 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 157.96 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/157.96 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 157.96 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 15,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,216.29/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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