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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.34, 148.70 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.34, 148.70 and 96.41 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.34 : 148.70 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.34/148.70 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.34x = 148.70 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.34x = 14,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336.17/108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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