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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 149.27 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 149.27 and 94.44 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 149.27 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/149.27 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 149.27 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 14,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097.06/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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