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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 149.07 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 149.07 and 96.77 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 149.07 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/149.07 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 149.07 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 14,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,424.65/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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