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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.31, 148.67 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.31, 148.67 and 96.39 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.31 : 148.67 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.31/148.67 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.31x = 148.67 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.31x = 14,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,329.82/108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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