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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.30 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.30 and 96.08 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.30 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.30 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.30 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 14,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152.58/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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