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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 149.07 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 149.07 and 96.40 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 149.07 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/149.07 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 149.07 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 14,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370.35/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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