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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.51, 147.12 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.51, 147.12 and 96.15 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.51 : 147.12 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.51/147.12 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.51x = 147.12 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.51x = 14,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.37/106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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