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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 158.04 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 158.04 and 96.63 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 158.04 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/158.04 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 158.04 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 15,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271.41/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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