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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 149.96 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 149.96 and 72.88 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 149.96 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/149.96 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 149.96 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 10,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928.72/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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