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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.65, 159.89 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.65, 159.89 and 96.27 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.65 : 159.89 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.65/159.89 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.65x = 159.89 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.65x = 15,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392.85/106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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