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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 149.26 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 149.26 and 96.54 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 149.26 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/149.26 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 149.26 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 14,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409.80/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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