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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 150.95 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 150.95 and 96.44 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 150.95 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/150.95 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 150.95 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 14,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557.62/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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