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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 149.60 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 149.60 and 96.50 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 149.60 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/149.60 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 149.60 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 14,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436.40/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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