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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 147.90 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 147.90 and 96.22 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 147.90 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/147.90 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 147.90 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 14,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230.94/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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