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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 158.28 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 158.28 and 96.87 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 158.28 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/158.28 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 158.28 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 15,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332.58/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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