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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.10 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.10 and 71.03 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.10 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.10 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.10 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 10,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.37/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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